Community Recycling Hub: Montgomery, AL
This community hub covers Paper, Cardboard & Cans—the everyday recyclables that are often missing from apartment communities—while clearly separating out items with limited disposal windows like Electronics and Household Hazardous Waste (chemicals).
Lagoon Park Recycling Drop-Off (Daily Recyclables)
Since many Montgomery apartments do not offer on-site recycling, Lagoon Park Recycling Drop-off is the designated option for everyday recyclables like cardboard, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans. Daily Access: These bins are typically accessible throughout the week (unlike the City’s Saturday trash/bulk drop-offs).[1]
- Accepted (Standard Recyclables): Paper, mixed paper, cardboard, plastics (common bottles/containers), and aluminum cans[1]
- Apartment Recycling Reality: If your community lacks recycling, this is your everyday option for Cardboard, Plastic Bottles, and Aluminum Cans.
- Glass Note: Glass is generally NOT accepted in these bins—always check on-site signage, as accepted materials can change (Montgomery typically excludes glass).
Crucial Warnings: Electronics, Chemicals & Bulk
Electronics (Thursdays Only)
The Rule: You cannot put computers, TVs, or monitors in the dumpster. For city electronics recycling, public drop-off is typically limited to Thursdays (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM) at the McInnis Recycling Center (4341 Norman Bridge Road).[2] Fees: Expect a fee for TVs/monitors (commonly around $10).[2]
Motor Oil & Car Batteries (Firestone Partnership)
Status: The City of Montgomery maintains a partnership with local Bridgestone/Firestone Auto Care centers. Action: You can drop off used motor oil and car batteries (and typically up to 4 tires per month) at participating locations for FREE. Do not pour oil down the drain.[3]
Bulk Trash (Furniture, Mattresses, Large Items)
Apartment Rule: Apartment residents generally cannot use standard city curbside bulk pickup. Solution: Use the City’s Saturday Trash Drop-off Points (examples include Cramton Bowl North Parking Lot, Goodwyn Jr. High, and Southlawn Middle School).[4] Hours: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM.[5] Freon Appliances: Appliances with Freon (e.g., refrigerators) must go to the appropriate designated site (commonly directed to the Cramton Bowl location).[4]
Hazardous Waste (Chemicals): Events Only
Status: Events Only. There is no daily facility for liquid paint, pesticides, or similar household chemicals. Action: Hold these items for a scheduled Clean City Commission or HHW collection event and check posted event updates/schedules.[6]
- Latex Paint (If Allowed in Regular Trash): Dry it out first (mix with kitty litter or other absorbent until solid), then dispose of the hardened can in regular trash where permitted by local rules.[7]
EEAT Sources: [1] ADEM Recycling Directory (Lagoon Park) | [2] City Recycling Guidance (McInnis Electronics) | [3] City of Montgomery Recycling (Firestone) | [4] Saturday Drop-off Locations | [5] Saturday Drop-off Hours | [6] City Clean City Commission References | [7] Latex Paint Disposal Guide
Montgomery property owners and community managers: simplify recycling while boosting resident satisfaction. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling service aligns with the City of Montgomery’s sanitation guidance to reduce contamination and enhance NOI — all with a turnkey program.
In Montgomery, apartments, condominiums, and multifamily properties typically arrange solid waste and recycling through a private hauler. There is no explicit citywide multifamily recycling mandate, but offering organized recycling improves compliance readiness, property value, and resident satisfaction.
- NOI & Property Value Lift: Increase ancillary income and improve retention with a proven amenity.
- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Doorstep pickup reduces overflow and litter, improving property appearance.
- Recycling Education & Signage: Move-in onboarding, signage, and digital resident resources included.
- Local Program Alignment: Compatible with City of Montgomery — Sanitation Department.
At a Glance: Montgomery, AL
- Jurisdiction: City of Montgomery (Montgomery County, Alabama)
- Mandate Type: No citywide multifamily recycling mandate located. Recycling handled via private-hauler contract.
- Applicability Threshold: Apartment and condominium communities not covered under municipal curbside service.
- Accepted (typical): Paper/cardboard, metals, eligible plastics, and glass (verify per hauler)
- Not Accepted: Plastic bags/film; household hazardous waste (HHW); e-waste; bulky items require separate pickup.
- Reference (City ordinance): City of Montgomery Code of Ordinances § 25-35 (Disposal of garbage by single-family dwellings, etc.) — no specific multifamily recycling mandate located.
(See: Ordinance No. 11272 PDF) - Official Resource: City of Montgomery — Sanitation Department
Property Manager Compliance Checklist
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Service Eligibility | If your property is not eligible for City residential service, contract with a licensed private hauler for trash and optional recycling collection. | City info: Sanitation Department |
| ☑ Container Setup | Provide co-located, clearly labeled trash & recycling containers; ensure accessibility and signage per hauler standards. | City recycling: Program Page |
| ☑ Resident Onboarding | Include recycling info in move-in materials and leases; highlight accepted items, contamination rules, and pickup schedules. | City guidance: Sanitation Guidance |
| ☑ Education & Signage | Use “What/What Not” signage; remind residents to avoid plastic bags, HHW, or e-waste in recycling bins; rinse containers. | Reference: City Page |
| ☑ Monthly Audit | Inspect bins monthly for contamination or overflow; adjust signage and resident communication accordingly. | Maintain audit logs for vendor and ownership records. |
| ☑ Documentation | Keep hauler contract, pickup map, and accepted-materials list on file; review annually with staff and vendors. | Reference: Ordinance No. 11272 |
| ☑ Recycling Plan on File | Maintain a written recycling plan outlining hauler details, education cadence, and contamination strategy. | Attach to property operations manual; update as services change. |
Montgomery Recycling Summary — Checklist
- ☑ Jurisdiction Type: City (Montgomery municipal oversight; multifamily via private hauler)
- ☑ Mandate Type: No confirmed citywide recycling mandate for multifamily; solid-waste disposal regulated by ordinance.
- ☑ Applicability Threshold: Multifamily and non-residential properties outside City residential collection.
- ☑ What We Can Recycle: Paper, cardboard, metals, eligible plastics, and glass (verify per hauler).
- ☑ What We Can’t Recycle: Plastic bags/film, HHW/e-waste, and bulky items in standard bins.
- ☑ Best Practices: Labeled bins, resident onboarding, contamination checks, and monthly audits.
- ☑ Compliance Notes: Follow City Sanitation guidance and private-hauler contract terms; ordinance § 25-35 governs garbage disposal basics.
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Sources verified: City of Montgomery Sanitation Department; City Code § 25-35 (Ordinance No. 11272). Confirm hauler-specific requirements before rollout.
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